Training Seminars
The Club presents a popular series of free Informal seminars, workshops, and lectures for members. Those which are open to the public may be held in other venues. Some workshops are held on the water or on the beach, and may involve optional boating sessions.
Past seminars, some of which may be repeated due to demand, include: Chatham Boating Update; Marlinspike Seamanship; Rafting, Docking and Boating; First Mate 101; Putting Your Boat to Bed; Successful Shellfishing.
Details of each course and sign-up information is sent out by email to MYC members in advance of each seminar.
Monomoy Yacht Club 2024 Training Programs
First Aid/CPR/AED
April date TBA - awaiting CFD availability - at the Chatham Fire Department
Vessel Safety Check
Saturday May 18, 9:30am, at the Clubhouse- Dave Van Wye
Trip Go/No Go Decision Making
Wednesday May 29, 9:30am, at the Clubhouse- David Vincent
Annual Harbor Update (see its own page)
Saturday, June 15 10:00am in Chatham Community Center.
Understanding Marine Electronics/GPS
Wednesday June 19, 9:30am, at the Clubhouse- Paul Aldrich
First Mate 101
Wednesday June 26 9:30 am, at the Clubhouse – Dick Hosmer/Dave Doherty
Every good Captain knows that the most important aspect of a boat is having a capable and confident First Mate on board! Whether handling lines, anchoring, using the VHF or assisting in an emergency, an experienced and knowledgeable First Mate can make all the difference!
Anchoring at the Beach
July 17 9:30am (July 24 weather date), at the Clubhouse & beach - Full Committee
This course will include both classroom training and practice at the beach.
MYC Training Committee:
Paul Aldrich, Dave Doherty, Dick Hosmer, Dave Van Wye, David Vincent
Training Presentations Archive
The slides and videos from prior training sessions are available for download, as listed below.
Held April 23rd, 2024 @Orpheum
Video Recording on YouTube here